Bee Pollinator Week

Stop by the nursery during Bee pollinator Week to learn more about the job that pollinators play in our environment, comfort & well being and discover why it is so important that we protect the pollinators! The Colorado State Beekeepers Association and Beauty Beyond Belief Seed Company have joined forces to promote this week and celebrate these fundamentally critical pollinators in our circle of life.

Over 5 years ago the U.S. Senate’s unanimous approval and designation of “National Pollinator Week” in June, marked a necessary step toward addressing the urgent issue of declining pollinator populations. Pollinator Week has now grown to be an international celebration of the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles.

Often overlooked or misunderstood, pollinators are in fact responsible for one out of every three bites of food that we eat. In the U.S. bees alone undertake the astounding task of pollinating over $15 billion in added crop value, particularly for specialty crops such as almonds and other nuts, berries, fruits, and vegetables. Beginning in 2006, pollinators started to decline rapidly in numbers.

Seasonal Tips for Winter

As heavy winter snow melts away, you may discover large patches of your lawn that are matted down and appear straw-colored or gray. This is caused by gray snow mold, a fungus. Cause of Snow Mold Snow Mold occurs when snow or leaves cover lawns for a prolonged period through the winter, especially in shady areas. […]

Winter Tips

Don’t forget to water your woody trees and shrubs! Pick a day through the winter that is over 40 degrees and water thoroughly through the winter. Late winter is also a good time to prune deciduous trees and shrubs. Thinning cuts help encourage growth and increase the amount of light reaching inside branches. Winter is also a […]